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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. PERI USA was selected as the sole provider for formwork systems and shoring towers to accommodate the unique design requirements. PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

This project includes the removal and installation of new marine wharf fenders, mooring hardware, a steel sheet pile toe wall, wharf repairs, mooring dolphins, and a new 120-foot gauge ship-to-shore crane rail. The team is also installing high mast lighting, stormwater collection systems, and other ancillary structures and systems.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

Welded wire mesh has long been used to reinforce slab-on-ground concrete, bridge decks and thin-walled precast applications for temperature and shrinkage crack control. The mesh takes time to transport, install and correctly chair. Engineered Slab Systems. Although mesh provides adequate performance, it adds many downsides.

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What Is Crane | Different Types of Cranes

CivilJungle

Equipped with a hoist rope, cable ropes and sheaves, it may be used to lift heavy loads or transport them to other places. The cranes are basically for heavy construction work and for all types of lifting tasks. It increases their height with the help of tubes throughout the hydraulic system.

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Insulated Composite Panels for Challenging Environments

Civil + Structural Engineer

These multi-layered wall and roofing panels provide a barrier against the elements and improve energy efficiency while providing operational and installation cost savings versus conventional materials. Insulated composite panels are a nonmetallic alternative to IMPs for use on walls or roofs. What are ICPs?

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Exploring the Different Types of Construction Vehicles and Their Uses

UK Construction Blog

Excavators offer digging and lifting expertise while dump trucks handle debris removal & material transportation. Front Loaders: Essential Earth Movers Front loaders are the workhorses of construction sites, designed for moving and transporting materials in rough terrains.